The David Hicks Foundation
The David Hicks Foundation is a private foundation, based in Zebulon, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $14K.
The David Hicks Foundation at a glance
In short: The David Hicks Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,750
- -60.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,375
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $401,777
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The David Hicks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pine Tops Methodist Church ($3K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The David Hicks Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Tops Methodist Church Pinetops, NC | Book Bag Buddies Program | $2,500 |
| Darryl High Zebulon, NC | Assistance with Healthcare Costs | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,777 | $17,431 | $6,027 | $2,750 | 2 | $2,750 | $14,154 | $108 |
| 2023 | $390,373 | $18,981 | $10,712 | $7,021 | 8 | $7,021 | $15,290 | $80 |
| 2022 | $382,104 | $16,128 | $4,696 | $1,650 | 7 | $1,650 | $13,082 | $79 |
| 2021 | $370,672 | $44,133 | $13,403 | $10,200 | 5 | $10,200 | $40,930 | — |
| 2020 | $339,942 | $22,699 | $4,603 | $2,200 | 7 | — | $20,296 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David Hicks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David Hicks Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Hicks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Oliver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The David Hicks Foundation
How much does The David Hicks Foundation give each year?
The David Hicks Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
How large is The David Hicks Foundation?
The David Hicks Foundation reported $402K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The David Hicks Foundation operate?
The David Hicks Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What is The David Hicks Foundation's EIN?
The David Hicks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4060453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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